Returning to the Now Playing Newport Series on Sunday, July 24th at 3 pm,,at St. Mark's Church, Second St., Newport, the ever-popular Social Band presents a cappella choral music to the public, encourages new compositions especially by local composers, and fosters the joyful and thought-provoking expression of music.
Their repertoire is based on the notion that “folk” and “classical” music are parts of a continuum, each with its own distinct flavor. Our concerts feature music from a wide range of genres including:
Contemporary works by Vermont composers European medieval and renaissance music, American shape-note,Traditional music from around the world
What makes such seemingly disparate music work together? Much of this music is modal, most of it is polyphonic, and the harmonies are rich and engaging. In addition, Social Band organizes its programs around themes, weaving poetry and song to create an experience that feeds listeners’ hearts and heads. And let’s not forget Social Band’s great personality! While we take the power of music very seriously, we tend to take ourselves a little less so, bringing a sense of exuberance and fun to our singing.
Tickets are $10 - under 16 FREE
Refreshments following.